The drug charge against a former middle school counselor at Lafayette's Peak to Peak Charter School who specialized in treating substance abuse was dismissed by Minnesota prosecutors after she completed her probation, according to court records.

Emily Slechta, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance involving marijuana in November 2011, according to Minnesota court records, and received a "stay of adjudication" or deferred sentence.

In exchange for the plea, prosecutors dropped charges of selling 10 grams or more of cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine, possession of 25 grams or more of the same types of drugs, selling marijuana and possessing a controlled substance -- all felonies.

Slechta completed her probation, and, per the terms of her plea deal, the remaining drug charge was dismissed Jan. 30, according to court records.

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